These departures will operate as per the 2017 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of booking.

Gaze at the tea fields during a visit and with lunch at a traditional Charleston Tea Plantation

3 Nights in the Deep South to explore lovely Charleston

Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.

Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).

For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.

These departures will operate as per the 2017 brochure. Itineraries, durations, hotels and inclusions may vary. Please inquire at the time of booking.

Gaze at the tea fields during a visit and with lunch at a traditional Charleston Tea Plantation

3 Nights in the Deep South to explore lovely Charleston

Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.

Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).

For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.

About this trip

Set your watch to the slow, sultry drawl of America's Deep South-a lazy sojourn from Savannah's magnolia blossomed avenues to the jaunty cobblestone streets of Charleston, South Carolina-stately homes, lush tea plantations and some good ol' Southern hospitality are yours to discover At Leisure.

Slow it down, right down, Savannah-style. Saunter along the grand boulevards of Georgia's oldest city and sip mint juleps on filigreed Victorian patios to the steady clip-clop sound of horse-drawn buggies rolling by. Your leisurely day in charming Savannah ends with a Welcome Reception to meet your travelling companions who will join you in discovering new southern stompin' grounds.

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Savannah Historic District

Meals

Welcome Reception

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Savannah Historic District

Meals

Welcome Reception

Day 1

Day 2

Savannah SightseeingDay 2 - Savannah Sightseeing

Take a gentle ramble today along the tree-lined boulevards of historic Savannah by trolley. See this Southern Belle's American Revolution and Civil War history in grand tree-lined squares, stately homes and bastions like Fort Pulaski, where you'll learn how the Union Army besieged the Confederates in what would become a turning point in military history. Tonight, join the Odom family for a Be My Guest dinner of a Lowcountry boil at their Tybee Island beach house.

The corridors of Savannah's 18th century First African Baptist Church are your first stop today. Join your Local Specialist who will tell the story of this defender of the Civil Rights movement in the South, whose floorboards once hid slaves making their brave journey up north. Then, stretch your legs along the Savannah River, visit a quaint waterfront café, shop for art and antiques on River Street or sit back and watch the world go by from your buggy seat. Later, depart for the historic island retreat of Hilton Head.

Hotel

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa

Meals

Full Breakfast

Hotel

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa

Meals

Full Breakfast

Day 3

Day 4

Hilton Head At Leisure and SightseeingDay 4 - Hilton Head At Leisure and Sightseeing

Hilton Head is no stranger to visitors from afar. Today, we'll learn how this now popular Lowcountry island, once home to fleeing French Huguenots and British colonists, sowed the seeds for Southern plantation life as we know it. Climb to the top of the Harbor Town Lighthouse for magnificent views of the resort town and perhaps enjoy a delicious waterfront seafood lunch on your own before joining your Local Specialist, a historian who will share the story of the previously enslaved African American Gullah community, who have kept their unique culture and Creole language alive for centuries. Tonight, you'll enjoy a traditional Regional Meal with new friends.

This morning, wind your way north to the sleepy state of South Carolina, the smell of centuries-old camellia, magnolia and roses linger in the air as we stroll around the stately Middleton Place, America's oldest landscaped gardens, and home to four generations of the Middleton family. Then it's just a short Charleston hop for an afternoon at leisure and optional dinner cruise on the harbour featuring live entertainment. Your hotel for the next three nights is situated in the heart of the charming historic district just steps from the shops and restaurants.

Hotel

Renaissance Charleston Historic District

Meals

Full Breakfast

Hotel

Renaissance Charleston Historic District

Meals

Full Breakfast

Day 5

Day 6

Charleston Sightseeing and At LeisureDay 6 - Charleston Sightseeing and At Leisure

Your morning begins with an amble through historic downtown Charleston the way its noble residents would have centuries ago-glimpses of beautifully preserved 18th century homes, church steeples and American Civil War heritage on display from the comfort of your horse-drawn carriage. Enjoy a lazy lunch at the Charleston Tea Plantation and gain Cultural Insight into how tea lies at the heart of Southern hospitality during a visit to the only tea plantation in America.

Meals

Full Breakfast

Lunch

Meals

Full Breakfast

Lunch

Optional Experiences

Charleston Harbor Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a dinner cruise featuring live music on one Charleston Harbor, one of the most beautiful and historic bodies of water in America. Dine on a farm to table menu staring with traditional She-crab soup as well as a fresh salad, followed by entrees such as shrimp and grits or wood fire grilled rib-eye steak. Finish it off with a selection of desserts, and of course a cash bar is available for your pleasure. The views, the music, and dining will make your dinner cruise experience an evening to remember. Dress is casual. Approx. duration: 2.5 hours

Adult Price: US$78.00

Day 6

Day 7

Charleston At LeisureDay 7 - Charleston At Leisure

Today is yours to explore the cobblestone lanes and oak-lined boulevards of Charleston-from Rainbow Row's pastel Georgians to the shutters and doors of palatial homes daubed in stark Charleston Green harking back to the American Civil War, whose first shots were fired on nearby Fort Sullivan. The jaunt through the Old South comes to an end this evening as you enjoy a Farewell Dinner together.

Meals

Full Breakfast

Farewell Dinner

Meals

Full Breakfast

Farewell Dinner

Day 7

Day 8

Depart CharlestonDay 8 - Depart Charleston

Bid farewell to the Holy City with a transfer to the airport for your flight home, or extend your stay at the Renaissance Charleston Historic District.

Meals

Full Breakfast

Meals

Full Breakfast

Day 8

Available Departures

Please see http://www.trafalgar.com:80/eu/tours/tales-of-the-old-south for the latest discounts & departure information.

The Trafalgar Difference

Be My Guest Share some Savannah sweet tea and southern hospitality at Ms. Linda's where you'll enjoy a traditional Lowcountry boil at her beach house

Cultural Insights Visit America's only tea plantation and learn how the brew has shaped the culture and tradition of Charleston and the Deep South

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